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Electric Vehicles 101

John C. Huang, Ph.D, PE, LEED AP

Course Outline

As countries seek to address future energy requirements in a rapidly growing and changing world, achieving sustainable transportation has emerged as a vital mission. Electric vehicles (EVs), in particular, represent one of the most promising pathways to increased energy security and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. In this webinar, we will review the history of electric vehicles since 1800s, examine the global trend in EV production, and discuss the recent advances in battery power/management - the most critical component in an electrical vehicle. In addition, we will explore the newcomer Tesla Model S and take a virtual tour of Tesla Motors - the most promising startup automaker in the world.

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

Course Content

The following weblink contain the reference materials for this webinar:

A Guide to Electric Vehicles (PDF)

Because this course is offered as a "live" course, you are required to attend the webinar at the scheduled time and date. Please check the Webinar Schedule under course description on our website for currently scheduled meeting date and time. We will send you an invitation to the webinar through email approximately 24 hours before the webinar (confirmation of the receipt of the invitation is required). The certificate of completion will not be issued unless you attend the webinar and pass a quiz. Thank you for your cooperation.

Related Link

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:

Electric Vehicles Initiative
Tesla Motors

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDHonline.com or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered professional engineer. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.